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Capana Family History

Capana Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Campana, Cabana, Capano, Capan, Lapan, Caban, Capone, Cadena, Cavan

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Where is the Capana family from?

You can see how Capana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Capana family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Capana families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Capana family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Capana's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Capana families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Capana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Capana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Capana. 100% of Capana men worked as a New Worker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Capana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Capana census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Capana. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Capana. For the veterans among your Capana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Capana lifespan?

Average Capana life expectancy in 1971 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Capana ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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